Engineering Marine Equipment for the World’s Most Demanding Vessels

For more than 120 years, Hawboldt Industries has designed, engineered, and manufactured custom marine deck equipment for commercial, research, naval, offshore, and government vessels around the world.

Every system we build is purpose-designed to maximize performance, safety, reliability, and efficient use of valuable onboard space. From vessel concept through commissioning and decades of operation, Hawboldt partners with customers to deliver engineered solutions that perform in the harshest marine environments.

Our equipment supports critical marine operations worldwide, helping vessel owners improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and reduce lifecycle costs through innovative engineering and uncompromising quality.

Everything Under One Roof

Unlike many marine equipment suppliers, Hawboldt designs, engineers, manufactures, tests, and supports every project from a single Canadian facility in Chester, Nova Scotia.

Our engineering, project management, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and aftermarket support teams work together from a single Canadian facility, ensuring quality, accountability, and seamless project execution from concept through commissioning.

• Engineering & Mechanical Design
• Hydraulic & Electrical Engineering
• Project Management
• CWB-Certified Fabrication
• Precision Machining
• Assembly & Manufacturing
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Commissioning Support
• Global Field Service
• Lifecycle Maintenance & Technical Support

This integrated workflow allows us to maintain exceptional quality standards while reducing project risk and ensuring every system performs exactly as intended.

Quality You Can Trust

Quality is built into every Hawboldt project.

Our customers depend on equipment that performs safely and reliably in mission-critical applications, and our manufacturing processes are designed to meet those expectations.

ISO 9001

• CWB certified to CSA Standard W47.1, Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel
• CWB certified to CSA Standard W47.2, Certification of Companies for Welding of Aluminum

Hawboldt Industries was founded in 1906 to support the Atlantic fishery with new power equipment during the time when ships were converting from sails to engines. While the company has maintained its roots in the fishing industry, we have developed into a world-renowned designer, manufacturer and exporter of engineered marine equipment including launch & recovery systems for marine exploration, marine cranes, and deck equipment for workboats, patrol boats, ocean science and recreational vessels.

Mission Statement

Hawboldt collaborates with our customers to design and build advanced marine winches, LARS, and cranes. Our equipment solutions make ship operations faster, safer, and more flexible. Our customers are supported from vessel concept through to vessel end of life.

Our Promise

Hawboldt Industries will strive to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations for quality and performance, and will endeavor to deliver on-time, every time.

Our Vision

To advance marine technology that makes the world’s vessels safer, smarter, lighter, and more efficient while supporting a sustainable global ocean economy.

Core Capabilities

Hawboldt specializes in custom-engineered marine equipment designed specifically for each vessel and application.

Our solutions include:

• Marine Cranes
• Launch & Recovery Systems (LARS)
• Oceanographic Handling Systems
• Marine Winches
• A-Frames
• Davits
• Hydraulic Power Units
• Chain & Rope Handling Systems
• Research Vessel Equipment
• Naval & Coast Guard Equipment
• Commercial Marine Deck Machinery
• Custom Marine Handling Systems
• Vessel Modernization & Refits

Every system is engineered around the customer’s operational requirements rather than adapted from standard catalog products.

Industries We Serve

Hawboldt equipment operates aboard some of the world’s most capable vessels, supporting a wide variety of marine industries.

Our customers include:

• Ocean Science & Research
• Naval & Defence
• Coast Guard Agencies
• Offshore Energy
• Commercial Marine
• Workboats
• Fishing Vessels
• Marine Construction
• Shipbuilders & Naval Architects
• Ferries

Whether supporting scientific discovery in polar regions, offshore energy development, national defence, or commercial marine operations, Hawboldt equipment is engineered for mission-critical performance.

The Hawboldt Advantage

Purpose-Built Engineering

Every vessel is different. Every mission is unique.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all products, Hawboldt engineers custom equipment optimized for each vessel’s operational requirements, available deck space, performance objectives, and long-term maintenance strategy.

The result is equipment that integrates seamlessly with the vessel while maximizing operational efficiency throughout its lifecycle.

Robust Engineering

Marine equipment operates in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

Hawboldt designs every system using proven engineering principles, premium materials, and heavy-duty construction to withstand years of demanding operation in corrosive marine environments.

Our focus is simple:

• Long service life
• Reduced maintenance
• Maximum reliability
• Superior performance

Maximizing Vessel Uptime

Downtime is costly.

Every Hawboldt system is engineered for reliability, maintainability, and ease of service to keep vessels operating when schedules, safety, and mission success matter most.

Our engineering philosophy emphasizes simplicity, durability, and serviceability—helping operators spend more time working and less time repairing equipment.

Global Service & Support

Our commitment doesn’t end when equipment leaves our facility.

Hawboldt provides worldwide technical support, commissioning assistance, operator training, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and aftermarket service throughout the life of every system.

Whether your vessel is operating offshore, in the Arctic, alongside a dock, or halfway around the world, our engineering and service teams are only a phone call or video connection away.

Safe & Intuitive Operation

Safety is engineered into every Hawboldt system.

Our control systems feature intuitive operator interfaces, integrated safety interlocks, and intelligent automation that allow both experienced operators and new crew members to operate equipment safely and confidently.

By simplifying operation while maintaining advanced functionality, Hawboldt helps reduce operator workload and improve onboard safety.